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Real estate is undoubtedly one of the most profitable and thriving industries out there - especially if you are looking to achieve financial independence! It offers a wide variety of ways to invest actively and passively. If you are new to real estate investing and FI, and seek the proper guidance from experts, you are in the right place. 
 
Welcome to Invest2FI, hosted by Craig Curelop and Ali Garced. In this series, we talk with real-life house hackers, real estate (and other!) investors and real people on a mission to become financially independent. 
 
Not everybody enjoys working a 9-5 job. No one wants to be stuck in analysis-paralysis feeling unsure how to finally jump into real estate. We teach you how to exit the rat race and work on living the life you want. 
 
This is the show for beginners and learners who want to achieve financial freedom through real estate. Whether you want to increase your savings, optimize your expenses, or build a prospering income source, we have helpful solutions. We talk all the tips and tricks for making your very first purchase. We discuss how you can build your skills on this initial transaction to close better deals in the future. 
 
This is also a show for techie types who are passionate about crunching numbers and the digital side of operating business and investments. If you are drawn to financial independence, we'll enlighten you with grounded, practical strategies for achieving real estate success. 
 
Each of our guests offers creative and practical strategies to begin a real estate investing career. They break down every single investing tactic you can emulate yourself. Receive essential lessons from their experiences as they open up about their real estate journey. They reflect on the moments when they got lucky or proved their intelligence and offer their fair share of “horror” stories too. Guests embrace their vulnerabilities and speak about challenges and failures, explaining how to overcome or avoid them. 
 
There are no better people to host this podcast than Craig and Ali. They are living testaments of what you should aspire to be in this industry. Achieving financial independence in their twenties, they take pride in their first-hand experiences through every facet of real estate. Craig and Ali are both successful realtors who provide a glimpse of their work to listeners. 
 
Craig specializes in a unique style of real estate investing called house hacking. He literally wrote the book on it: The House Hacking Strategy. This method purchases multi-unit properties and rents them out by portion. Craig is also the lead broker of The FI Team. 
 
Ali separated from her duty as a Special Agent in the Military as a  millionaire at 31. She is seasoned at offering advice to those looking to leave a W2 for a career in real estate, financing with VA loans and achieving financial independence through real estate investing. 
 
If you are stuck in an unfulfilling corporate job, let this show bring you far more rewarding opportunities. Craig and Ali are your guides to making a major career shift and becoming part of the exciting world of real estate. Do not feel discouraged by the towering paperwork and complex principles. Equip yourself with the right knowledge and strategies, and you are good to go! 
 
Whether you are starting an active or passive venture, the key in real estate is proper training and a constant desire for growth. Invest2FI fortifies your confidence and provides you with a smooth, clear path to success. 
 
Listen to the podcast today at 

INVEST2FI Craig Curelop & Ali Garced

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    • 5.0 • 107 Ratings

Real estate is undoubtedly one of the most profitable and thriving industries out there - especially if you are looking to achieve financial independence! It offers a wide variety of ways to invest actively and passively. If you are new to real estate investing and FI, and seek the proper guidance from experts, you are in the right place. 
 
Welcome to Invest2FI, hosted by Craig Curelop and Ali Garced. In this series, we talk with real-life house hackers, real estate (and other!) investors and real people on a mission to become financially independent. 
 
Not everybody enjoys working a 9-5 job. No one wants to be stuck in analysis-paralysis feeling unsure how to finally jump into real estate. We teach you how to exit the rat race and work on living the life you want. 
 
This is the show for beginners and learners who want to achieve financial freedom through real estate. Whether you want to increase your savings, optimize your expenses, or build a prospering income source, we have helpful solutions. We talk all the tips and tricks for making your very first purchase. We discuss how you can build your skills on this initial transaction to close better deals in the future. 
 
This is also a show for techie types who are passionate about crunching numbers and the digital side of operating business and investments. If you are drawn to financial independence, we'll enlighten you with grounded, practical strategies for achieving real estate success. 
 
Each of our guests offers creative and practical strategies to begin a real estate investing career. They break down every single investing tactic you can emulate yourself. Receive essential lessons from their experiences as they open up about their real estate journey. They reflect on the moments when they got lucky or proved their intelligence and offer their fair share of “horror” stories too. Guests embrace their vulnerabilities and speak about challenges and failures, explaining how to overcome or avoid them. 
 
There are no better people to host this podcast than Craig and Ali. They are living testaments of what you should aspire to be in this industry. Achieving financial independence in their twenties, they take pride in their first-hand experiences through every facet of real estate. Craig and Ali are both successful realtors who provide a glimpse of their work to listeners. 
 
Craig specializes in a unique style of real estate investing called house hacking. He literally wrote the book on it: The House Hacking Strategy. This method purchases multi-unit properties and rents them out by portion. Craig is also the lead broker of The FI Team. 
 
Ali separated from her duty as a Special Agent in the Military as a  millionaire at 31. She is seasoned at offering advice to those looking to leave a W2 for a career in real estate, financing with VA loans and achieving financial independence through real estate investing. 
 
If you are stuck in an unfulfilling corporate job, let this show bring you far more rewarding opportunities. Craig and Ali are your guides to making a major career shift and becoming part of the exciting world of real estate. Do not feel discouraged by the towering paperwork and complex principles. Equip yourself with the right knowledge and strategies, and you are good to go! 
 
Whether you are starting an active or passive venture, the key in real estate is proper training and a constant desire for growth. Invest2FI fortifies your confidence and provides you with a smooth, clear path to success. 
 
Listen to the podcast today at 

    Episode 198 - From College Townhouse to 100-Unit Portfolio: Tips and Tricks from Serial Entrepreneur Casey Gregersen

    Episode 198 - From College Townhouse to 100-Unit Portfolio: Tips and Tricks from Serial Entrepreneur Casey Gregersen

    In this episode of the Invest2Fi podcast, we’re pumped to hear from Casey Gregersen, a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur with over 100 rental properties, multiple Pure Barre franchises, and a W2 job in petroleum engineering. As the founder of Gregersen Properties, Casey shares his story of going from buying his first property to becoming the manager of his own integrated real estate company specializing in buying/selling real estate, fixing and flipping property management, and so much more...

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Episode 197 - Playing The Long Game: How Brian Tibbs Retired at 44 Through Real Estate

    Episode 197 - Playing The Long Game: How Brian Tibbs Retired at 44 Through Real Estate

    In this episode, we’re pumped to have Brian Tibbs, a long-time investor who has proven that time can be your greatest asset. In his 16 years working as a missionary, Brian barely made over minimum wage - but still managed to build enough wealth to retire by 44 years old. How? By knowing how to play the real estate game. Tune in as Brian shares his unique insights on the importance of shifting your mindset towards wealth creation and starting today to reap the benefits of your investment...

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Episode 196 - From Retail to Real Estate: Brian Green's $25M Investment Journey

    Episode 196 - From Retail to Real Estate: Brian Green's $25M Investment Journey

    If you’re an entrepreneur looking to get into real estate, this episode is perfect for you! Today, we’re sitting down with Brian Green, long-time real estate investor and co-founder of Green Springs Capital Group, an investment and management company specializing in heavy value-added real estate. Brian’s story begins with his experience launching a successful retail store series, eventually leading to him selling it in a remarkable 4 million dollar deal. Since then, Brian has catapulted his r...

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Episode 195 - Turning $8 into $500K: Ryan's Tried-and-Tested Steps for Real Estate Success

    Episode 195 - Turning $8 into $500K: Ryan's Tried-and-Tested Steps for Real Estate Success

    In this episode of the Invest2Fi podcast, Ryan shares his extraordinary journey from saving $8 a month to building a half-million-dollar real estate portfolio. Ryan's story illustrates how real estate is the wealth-building strategy, with 95% of the wealthiest individuals owning real estate. Tune in to learn how our guest today completely transformed his financial future in just four years despite the risks and challenges he faced early on. If you don’t have any formal training or technical s...

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Episode 194 - Investing in Real Estate and Relationships: The Blueprint for Becoming a Conscious Investor with Julie Holly

    Episode 194 - Investing in Real Estate and Relationships: The Blueprint for Becoming a Conscious Investor with Julie Holly

    In this episode of the Invest2Fi podcast, Craig is joined by Julie Holly, founder of Three Keys Investments and host of the Conscious Investor podcast. She shares the ups and downs of her real estate journey, starting with her accidental house hack and overcoming the not-so-glamorous challenges. Her story highlights how initial hurdles often lead to exponential growth that pushes us to achieve our highest potential. Join us as we discuss a crucial part of growth—choosing the right partners in...

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Invest2Friday: Buying When it Feels Tough

    Invest2Friday: Buying When it Feels Tough

    Hey listeners, we're taking a pause on Invest2Friday. We're all about putting out content that is valuable to you, so if you miss these episodes reach out and let us know. We'll bring them back!But I'll leave you with this episode today - what it's like to buy a property in what feels like tough times. Continue to tune in on Wednesdays!

    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
107 Ratings

107 Ratings

Casey Gregersen ,

Great Podcast

Great podcast and love Craig’s hosting style.

Bltibbs ,

Awesome content!

Craig has great insights into house hacking and investing in general. I really love hearing from the guests and learning from their mistakes.

Green Capital ,

Amazing Content

Great show with actionable advice you can implement to achieve financial freedom. Experienced host and guests sharing real life stories of how they achieved their financial goals. A must listen!

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